An Inspiring Service by C. J. Tolp

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 31, 1913

An Inspiring Service

By C. J. Tolp

A MOST interesting and inspiring service was held on the camp-ground at Rome, N. Y., June 24. On the platform were eighteen of the colporteurs shown in the accompanying illustration. As they came forward one after another and told of the many precious experiences which have come to them while selling books and distributing tracts, of the appreciation of the people and their readiness to buy our truth-filled literature, of how God touched the hearts of strangers to provide for the needs of his faithful canvassers, hearts were touched, and some were encouraged to surrender to God for service in this branch of the closing work.

As we plan and labor to reach all classes with our good books and papers, it becomes more and more evident that this is one of the chief mediums for the giving of the third angel's message. Surely it is missionary work of the highest order. In the New York Conference Brother E. E. Covey and his earnest, faithful helpers are being wonderfully blessed of God.

The home missionary work with our literature also received attention at this meeting, and fifteen prospectuses were ordered. By this means those who cannot give all their time to the literature work may have a part in it, helping to place our small books in the hands of the people. C. J. TOLP.